Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:11am on 13 Apr 2026,Monday Defence
GE Aerospace has signed a deal with the Indian Air Force to set up an engine repair depot in India. The facility will support F404-IN20 engines used in the HAL Tejas Mk1. It will be owned and run by the IAF, with technical support from GE. The move will reduce delays and improve aircraft availability. Officials said it will cut dependence on foreign repair centres. The project also supports India’s push for self-reliance and better defence preparedness.